Gadgets :: December 14, 2016
By Gregg Ellman
(@Greggellman)
Time is running out for holiday shopping. Here are 10 items with brief explanations of why you need them on your gift list. Prices here are MSRP; shop around, I’m sure you may find them for less.
Oregon Scientific’s Radio Controlled Projection Alarm Clock is a portable nightstand battery (two AAA’s) or USB powered clock with a 180-degree rotating arm to project the time on a wall or ceiling. The time is set automatically and displayed on an LCD with the indoor temperature, date and dual alarms.
http://global.oregonscientific.com $19.99
The SwitchEasy iPhone 7/7 Plus case is touted as the world’s first see-through glass back case, built with 7H hardness glass and 90 percent optical transparency so the phone design is always visible. The structure of the hard core, yet attractive case is composed of aluminum and glass and a patent pending wireless pass-through design gives users a better wireless experience than other metal cases.
www.switcheasy.com iPhone 7 $39.99, 7 Plus $44.99
Android users will love iHome’s new iBN350 music system with built-in Qi wireless charging on a top-side wireless charging pad and NFC quick pairing along with Bluetooth for streaming music. It has a front-facing time display with automatic clock setting, dual alarms, an aux in port. mic for handsfree calls and USB out charging.
www.iHomeAudio.com $129.99
With the new iPhone eliminating the headphone port, everyone will need the Scosche BT100 wireless earbuds with a built-in mic and music controls. They have a rechargeable battery, good for 3 hours of music listening and choices of red, blue, pink or white colors.
www.scosche.com $29.99
PolarPro’s swappable modules, which attaches securely to a small sliding plate on the back of the drop tested Otterbox uniVERSE iPhone case. The modules include a wireless speaker, fisheye lens, bike mount, tripods, a wallet and a 2100-mAh battery pack.
www.otterbox.com, www.polarprofilters.com prices vary from the bike mount $24,99 to $49.99 for the battery or speaker
The Ventev USBcharginghub rq600 with six charging USB ports is perfect for every power hungry family. The AC powered ports charge simultaneously; five provide up to 2.4 amps each and the sixth is a Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 port, to charge compatible devices up to 75 percent faster
https://mobileaccessories.ventev.com $49.99
Big sound comes from the Libratone ZIPP 360-degree 100 watt wireless desktop WiFi speaker. You can connect up to six to play simultaneously with a Bluetooth, USB, Apple Airplay, Spotify connection or a direct 3.5 mm wired connection.
www.libratone.com $249 in several color choices
Cave Tools kabob skewers rack (14.5-by-10-by-2-inches) holds up to five packed skewers and rotates them 360-degrees for even cooking. The rack holds the skewers a few inches off a hot grill and a built-in food slider makes it simple to push the cooked food off the skewer and onto your plate.
https://cavetools.com $15.99
Marshall Major II Bluetooth headphones are built with 40mm dynamic drivers, providing crystal-clear audio in both ears with comfortable padded ear cups and a rechargeable battery, good for 30 hours. They work wirelessly or with the included coil cord, which has an inline mic and music control.
http://marshallheadphones.com $150
The Crosley C200 turntable brings back the vinyl sound you miss of the needle dropping on your 33 or 45 rpm records, which is an industry making a great comeback. It’s built with a direct drive, high-torque motor and has a start stop button, an adjustable counter-weight balanced, hydraulic lift control arm and sets up in minutes.
www.crosleyradio.com $279
